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Documentary Film Project:

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I was overcome with sickness when I first learned what had happened to Princess Moonbeam. I choked on the thought; humanity had expressed its vilest potential. No one needs reminding that people are capable of horrifying and inexplicable acts, of hate and destruction. But then again, people often need reminding that many are capable of the most wonderful and selfless acts, of love and compassion. The story of Princess Moonbeam's rape and of Claudia's intervention and rescue speaks to both potentials. By telling this story to as many people that are brave enough to listen, we hope to educate thousands and restore faith in the notion that people are inherently good.

We want to show that the actions of a few influence the thinking and lives of many. We also want to inform people that infant rape is a real and recurring problem in South Africa in the hope that public pressure will somehow lead to its eradication.

The documentary project follows Claudia as she embarks on a quest to understand what happened to her adoptive daughter Princess Moonbeam, and launches her campaign to raise public awareness and outrage. Claudia is intent on breaking the culture of silence, which has muted all discourse on the issue of baby rapes in South Africa. It is Claudia's intention to provide a voice, not only to the infant victims of rape, but to all women, in an attempt to force South Africans to confront this issue head-on.

Unfortunately, North American media outlets have been reluctant to cover this story. As a result, it has been difficult to attract the funds necessary to complete this film.

But you can help finish this important documentary by making a small contribution to the documentary film project. Even the smallest donation will help. And people who donate over $50 will be acknowledged in the film's credits.

How to donate to the Documentary Project:

To donate to the documentary film project, please make your cheque payable to: The Claudia Ford Documentary Film Project c/o Jeremy Gans 334 Cortleigh Boulevard Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5N 1R3 alternative donation arrangements can be made via email

Your donation will ensure that this story gets told. Because the longer this story is neglected, the longer this form of violence against young girls will continue.

All donations to the documentary project must be made separately from donations to the foundation.
Please see instructions above.
Additionally, the documentary film project is not a registered charity and cannot issue tax receipts.

Thank you for your support.

About the Directors:

Wilson Lee is a Canadian journalist with 10 years experience. He has worked extensively in television as a documentary researcher and political producer with TVOntario and as an on-air reporter with Citytv and CTV National News. Lee relocated to Johannesburg, South Africa in April 2002 to pursue a second Masters degree in public and development management at Witwatersrand University. Lee has also been a regular contributor from South Africa and the region to the Toronto Star and “Mediatelevision.” This is his first full-length documentary project. He can be contacted at: [email protected].

Jeremy Gans, a graduate of McGill University, is a Canadian journalist who began his career in the national newsroom of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Toronto, before moving on to produce and host a media-criticism radio talk show. He has written for The Globe and Mail, THIS Magazine, The National Post, and Outpost Magazine, among others. In February 2003, Gans moved to Johannesburg, South Africa where he helped a township community build a community newspaper. He is currently back in Johannesburg and can be contacted at: [email protected].

This film is being made with the full consent and co-operation of Claudia Ford. It remains independent of the Princess Trust Foundation and is not receiving any financial support from the trust.